What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San Diego?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 17m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Diego?

Honolulu (HNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,292.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Diego?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to San Diego on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to San Diego?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Diego?

United Airlines and Delta can get you from Sydney to San Diego in just under 19h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 56m. The distance from Sydney to San Diego is about 12086 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego round-trip?

Air Canada, at $997, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Air Canada is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to San Diego?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego are United Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SAN?

When flying from Sydney to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Diego?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Diego.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Diego?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	$1,604

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $1,419). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,873). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,373 and $1,778 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,343 on Air Canada (26 Jan–25 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Sydney to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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How long is the flight from Sydney to San Diego?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from Sydney to San Diego in just under 19h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 56m. The distance from Sydney to San Diego is about 12086 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego round-trip?
Air Canada, at $997, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Air Canada is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $1,419). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,873). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air Canada	Cheapest$997	Average$1,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,056	Average$1,683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$1,069	Average$1,407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,198	Average$1,391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,373 and $1,778 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,343 on Air Canada (26 Jan–25 Feb).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Diego?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to San Diego on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Diego?

Honolulu (HNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,292.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San Diego?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 17m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to San Diego?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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Sydney to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,373 and $1,778 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,343 on Air Canada (26 Jan–25 Feb).